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The Columbia Animal Control and Rescue Center is dealing with a severe case of overcrowding. While some of the overcrowding . . .

Lott leadership selects three students

Three future leaders at Columbia High School attended The Lott Institute for Rising Ninth Graders at the University of Mississippi . . .

Masks are a dilemma again

GREENWOOD -- Here we go again, with people getting upset with state and federal health officials for changing their advice . . .

Reeves promises teacher pay raises in Neshoba stump speech

Gov. Tate Reeves in his Neshoba County Fair speech on Thursday proposed “an immediate $1,300 across-the-board” pay raise for teachers . . .

Drug Overdose Deaths in America Rise Following Pandemic ; Mississippi Deaths Rose By Over 35%

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State officials attend graduation
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Fri, 07/02/2021 - 09:51 AM
At the drug court graduation on June 25, several state level officials made the trip to Columbia to attend the program, including Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph, Department of Corrections State Commissioner Burl Cain, Federal Judge Keith Starrett and several others.
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Tours designed to bring book to life
By Danny O'Fallon, 716 Reads
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 09:47 AM
Columbia and Marion County have many remarkable assets to be proud of, ranging from phenomenal education opportunities (both academic and athletic) to cutting-edge healthcare support to an extremely strong sense of community connection that is second to none.
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MSU wins 1st national title
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 655 Reads
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 09:40 AM
It ended as a wild, maroon and white celebration.
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Fireworks shortage may fizzle out fun
By Danny O'Fallon, 631 Reads
Thu, 07/01/2021 - 10:07 AM
You could almost set your clock by the timing of it. We’re all used to that sudden emergence of brightly-colored road-side tents, trailers, banners and all the seasonal hoopla associated with selling fireworks.
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AG, DPS Commissioner Launch Statewide Human Trafficking Campaign
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Wed, 06/30/2021 - 02:18 PM
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell, along with partners at the Mississippi Department of Education, KLLM Transport Services, Mississippi Trucking Association, Mississippi Beer Distributors Association, Mississippi Development Authority, Mississippi Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Stores Association, and
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During their latest drug round-up operation dubbed "Cracked Pipe" conducted Saturday, local authorities managed to seize a multitude of illegal drugs, currency and firearms, including several pistols, a shotgun and an AK-47 rifle. As of press time, officers had arrested 20 of the 29 suspects wanted.

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20 arrested in MCSO drug round-up
By Danny O'Fallon, 642 Reads
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 09:43 AM
Local authorities, in their latest effort in the perpetual fight to keep illegal drugs out of Marion County, can chalk up another success after arresting 20 people Saturday in a drug round-up called "Operation Cracked Pipe."
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Several state dignitaries participated in the drug court graduation Friday at Woodlawn Church, including, from left, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Randolph, 15th Judicial District Circuit Court Senior Judge Prentiss Harrell, Department of Corrections State Commissioner Burl Cain and Federal Judge Keith Starrett.

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Drug court celebrates 50 graduates
By Susan Amundson, 470 Reads
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 09:23 AM
Woodlawn Church was packed Friday morning, but it was not for a church service, nor for a funeral or wedding. Instead it was to celebrate the graduation of 50 men and women of all ages and backgrounds, who had successfully completed drug court.
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Auto burglaries spark concern
By Danny O'Fallon, 316 Reads
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 09:14 AM
Columbia police have launched an investigation into what is believed to be a rash of auto burglaries that has many area residents suddenly preparing to take extra precautions, even while parking in their own driveways.
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Mississippi lawmakers have several options when it comes to a medical or even a recreational marijuana program
By Steve Wilson, 3,314 Reads
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:23 AM
Lawmakers met for the second time Monday as they evaluate the possibility of medical and even a recreational marijuana program in Mississippi.
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The mass mailer takes an epic effort
By Susan Amundson - News/Features Editor, 700 Reads
Mon, 06/28/2021 - 03:30 PM
I hope that everyone is still enjoying our mass mailer edition that came out this week.It is a product I am really proud of with many interesting and different stories to read. However, most people do not realize how much hard work it is to put one together.
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